Category Archive

BIPOC

Based on reader feedback that it was “hard to find any weddings of people of color,” we started tagging posts that featured a BIPOC bride and/or groom — and/or means you’ll find tons of interracial couples in here! Increasing visibility for BIPOC folks has been a priority for us since 2008, and note that we always allow folks to self-identify. More about how and why we do this here.

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Petra & Tahir’s cross-cultural outdoor peacock wedding

Peacock feathers, homemade vanilla syrup, and two ceremonies make me happy. Add in some tree planting, multicultural reception games, lots of henna, and a whole roasted lamb, and it’s a party. Check out this amazing wedding full of rich culture.

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Wedding party madness, two kinds of castles, and some nom-tastic cakes

The Flickr Pool was teeming with photos of wedding parties that I had to share. Plus, there was a bouncy castle, a REAL castle in Scotland, and some nom-worthy cakes with amazing details. Check out this week’s reader submissions in this week’s Monday Montage.

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Laughing, hooting, and hollering: a seriously happy Monday Montage

First dances, Rock Band playing, a serious passion for grilled cheese… this week’s Offbeat Flickr Pool submissions were all about the unbridled joy. It was like everyone got together and submitted the most happy, most excited, most danciest photos EVAR. And what better way to start a Monday than with a shot of crazy fun? Check out this loving feeling.

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Mojo, mojitos, and a hair cutting ceremony: This might be the most DIY wedding you’ll ever see

Ariel and Samuel, the lovebirds of Bowerbird Photography had quite the amazing wedding at Mt. Tamalpais in Mill Valley, California. Everything was DIY with lots of help from family and friends. The day included a full-on pot luck dinner, musical numbers (with video!), a hair-cutting ceremony, and a ceremonial making of “mojo.” Enjoy this glimpse into a very cool wedding.